5 ways single parents make money. Hey guys, how are we all doing? We are in March. Spring is nearly here. That also means we only have three months left for the summer holidays. Do you have any plans yet? Let me know in the comment section. Anyway, in today’s post, I will share five ways you can make extra money as a single parent. We all need extra money, whether you are a parent or not.
5 Ways Single Parents Make Money
Babysitting
This is everyone’s favourite easy way to make quick money. I, too, had considered doing this because I have done it before, and I made some money. This is also a good idea because you can easily babysit when your kids are in school. Summertime is coming, and I think it’s a perfect time too, as some parents work during the summer and want a mum to look after children instead of a day-care centre, depending on the hours and the number of children the time duration. You can easily make up £100 at a time.
Get a Job
You’ll need a job. Well, at least a place where the money comes from to the account every month. A lot of single parents prefer to work part-time due to either expensive childcare or no childcare. So they intend to work around the children’s school time. Getting a job is a way to start earning some money straight away. At least, put food on food the table, roof over your head and pay the bills. From there on, they will explore you in different ways to make money.
Renting
This has been suggested to me before in my previous apartment. I had a well-maintained apartment, and a friend of mine was visiting me. She came with the idea of renting out my apartment for a weekend, and I could make up to £500. Back then, I was young and naive as I stupidly refused because I was all about being the good girl and staying out of trouble’. As an adult now, I would even hesitate to get that amount with permission (of course). Suppose you know anyone looking to come to your city for a weekend or even a month. Let them know. All you got to do is arrange for short term accommodation, maybe with your parents, friends, family members, or even go on holiday somewhere and rent out your place. You can even rent out your car too.
Selling Items Online
These days a lot of people tend to make money quite easily and quickly by selling stuff online. It has been the easiest way to make money because it helps to reach millions of people worldwide. If you have anything at home that is in good condition but don’t want it, sell it. Whether its baby clothes, baby books, a piece of jewellery, anything. Open up a selling page on Facebook, and start selling. You can join some networks too, like Amazon.
Start a business
Personally, every single parent should start a business: one way or another. There should be a grant scheme for single parents to help start-up very quickly. Single parents are not lazy people; we did not choose this life. It chooses us. So, for this reason, I think we should highly be supported when it comes to funding for ourselves and our children. If companies are not willing to take us on board, then we need support from somewhere. Starting a business is perfect because it allows us to be our boss and work on our terms. If you are tired of juggling between work and kids, start a business. Save some money, do some research, get some creative ideas and create.
I hope you enjoyed the post. I feel making money is essential; however, do not get carried away with it. It is a lifelong journey. No matter how long it takes you to make money or how much you make each year, keep going.
Talk soon
19 Comments
Sarah
Though I’m not a single mom having my business gives me huge reassurance that I’ll be fine taking care of my kids if something happens and I become one.
Adriane
Great ideas! I never would have thought about renting out space either. We live near Major league baseball spring training facilities so I have friends that completely move out of their houses (it’s crazy! for 6-8 weeks and make about $10,000-$15,000! Crazy!
Jen
These are great ideas for single parents. With the cost of childcare alone, there’s a need for supplemental income I’m sure.
Catherine
I have definitely been selling things through a local buy/sell/trade Facebook group in town, and it’s helpful!
Marysa
These are all useful ways to add some extra income. I will have to look into some of these as well.
Shannah
These are great ideas for income for not just single parents but anyone! I love having my own business and I’ve always sold things I didn’t use anymore online it is so easy now with Facebook Marketplace.
Krystal Miller
Yes, additional sources of income are so important, especially for single parents!
Candace
Great ideas for not only single parents but everyone! I have started gathering items together to sell online just as an added income for my family. Thank you for the great ideas!
Maria
Great post. Making money is definitely important and tricky when childcare is super expensive. These seem like great ideas.
Luna S
These are all fantastic ways to earn money as a primary need or a secondary income, great post.
kerri
These are great ideas for single parents!
Shayla
These are good idea’s for making money. I do a couple of them!
Monica Simpson
This is wise advice for people out there who need help supporting their family. Shipt, Grub Hub, etc, are also good ways to make some money!
Desiree
These are great ideas to helps someone get started with making money as a single parent! I hope to start a business myself one day to supplement my income!
Aswathi
These are some simple but really great ideas For every parents i guess , not just for single parents. Thank you
Kimberlie
I agree that everyone, not just single parents, should have an additional stream of income. I am working on selling items online as well and in consignment sales.
Desiree at Fitmomology
All great ideas! I use all but babysitting and renting (no room for that). Great tips!
Sandra
These are simple and effective tips you can definitely utilize as a single parent. I’m going to be sharing this with some of my single mom friends.
Faith
All great ideas for side hustling and earning more
Income!